Response of Growing Media and IBA Application under Different Weather Conditions on Growth of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) Cuttings

Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is an important commercial horticultural crop. The cultivation of this crop is increasing day by day. Mainly due to its survival nature, particularly in dry or less water available areas. Its propagation is possible by using seed but vegetative propagation methods are very popular. Even commercial propagation of pomegranate is done by cuttings. To fulfill the rising demand for high-quality plant material, easy, fast, reliable, economical multiplications are required, and under such circumstances, cuttings are the best-suited material. This method of propagation can further be improved by the use of optimum growing media and application of various plant growth regulators Indole Butyric acid and its derivations. Moreover, the success of propagation depends on prevailing weather conditions and the time of planting. Perlite + vermiculite and a combination of vermiculite + coco peat in equal proportions, quick dip application of 2500 ppm IBA, and planting in the spring season are considered ideal for fast and economical multiplication of pomegranate cuttings. Humid weather conditions during the spring season exhibit a good possibility of rooting and survival of the same. Therefore, the main aim of this review article is to collect/compile the information regarding the effect of growing media and applications of IBA under different weather regimes over previous years along with recent happenings.

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Fruit Breeding in Regard to Color and Seed Hardness: A Genomic View from Pomegranate

Agronomy ◽

10.3390/agronomy10070991 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (7) ◽

pp. 991

Author(s):

Xinhui Zhang ◽

Yujie Zhao ◽

Yuan Ren ◽

Yuying Wang ◽

Zhaohe Yuan

Keyword(s):

Anthocyanin Biosynthesis ◽

Punica Granatum ◽

Fruit Trees ◽

Fruit Traits ◽

Crop Breeding ◽

Horticultural Crop ◽

Genomic Resources ◽

Seed Hardness ◽

Punica Granatum L ◽

Nutraceutical Properties

Many fruit trees have been whole-genome sequenced, and these genomic resources provide us with valuable resources of genes related to interesting fruit traits (e.g., fruit color, size and taste) and help to facilitate the breeding progress. Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.), one economically important fruit crop, has attracted much attention for its multiple colors, sweet and sour taste, soft seed and nutraceutical properties. In recent years, the phylogenesis of pomegranate has been revised which belongs to Lythraceae. So far, three published pomegranate genomes including ‘Taishanhong’, ‘Tunisia’ and ‘Dabenzi’ have been released on NCBI with open availability. This article analyzed and compared the assembly and annotation of three published pomegranate genomes. We also analyzed the evolution-development of anthocyanin biosynthesis and discussed pomegranate population genetics for soft seed breeding. These provided some references for horticultural crop breeding on the basis of genomic resources, especially pomegranate.

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Effect of different growing media on the rooting of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cv. 'Phulearakta' cuttings

Journal of Applied and Natural Science ◽

10.31018/jans.v9i2.1263 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 715-719

Author(s):

Rajkumar Rajkumar ◽

Jagan Singh Gora ◽

Ramesh Kumar ◽

Anshuman Singh ◽

Ashwani Kumar ◽

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Keyword(s):

Block Design ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Punica Granatum ◽

Garden Soil ◽

Stem Cuttings ◽

Indole Butyric Acid ◽

Arid Conditions ◽

Growing Medium ◽

Randomized Complete Block Design ◽

Punica Granatum L

To identify the most efficient growing medium for root and shoot development in stem cuttings of pomegranate cv. ‘Phulearakta’ under arid conditions, a greenhouse experiment was conducted in randomized complete block design with three replications during 2014-15 at ICAR-CIAH, Bikaner. About 15-20 cm long hard wood cuttings, 0.5-1.0 cm diameter and having three to four buds were separated from the healthy trees and planted in mid-January. Detached cuttings were treated with 2500 ppm of IBA (3- Indole butyric acid) using quick dip technique (for 5 seconds) and planted in five rooting substrates i.e.sand, vermiculite, perlite, cocopeat and garden soil (control) alone and in combination at 1:1 (v/v). The response of perlite + vermiculite medium was best in terms of rooting (82.33 per cent), number of roots (32.67 per cutting), fresh and dry weight of roots (0.61 mg and 2.08 mg), shoots per cutting (80.33) and survival (76.0 per cent) than the other medium used. Vermiculite + Coco peat 1:1 (v/v) combination also resulted in rooting in more than 80 per cent of cuttings whereas cuttings raised in garden soil and sand showed very low rooting. Based on the findings, it appears that Perlite + vermiculite 1:1 (v/v) and vermiculite + cocopeat may be appropriate alternatives to the conventially used substrate, i.e., garden soil for the better rooting and establishment of pomegranate cultivar 'PhuleArakta' cuttings.

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Effect of different growing media on rooting and survival percentage of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cuttings cv. super bhagwa under Chhattisgarh plains condition

International Journal of Chemical Studies ◽

10.22271/chemi.2020.v8.i5u.10514 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (5) ◽

pp. 1517-1519

Author(s):

Sukalu Ram Netam ◽

GD Sahu ◽

PS Markam ◽

Asnath Prerna Minz

Keyword(s):

Punica Granatum ◽

Growing Media ◽

Survival Percentage ◽

Punica Granatum L

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PHYTOCHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS, ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY AND ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY OF POMEGRANATE (PUNICA GRANATUM L.) FRUIT PEEL EXTRACT

Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy ◽

10.34071/jmp.2019.4.1 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 7-14

Author(s):

Hai Trieu Ly ◽

Tuan Anh Vo ◽

Viet Hong Phong Nguyen ◽

Thi My Sa Pham ◽

Bich Thao Lam ◽

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Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Gallic Acid ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Punica Granatum ◽

Acute Oral Toxicity ◽

Oral Toxicity ◽

Fruit Peel ◽

Total Polyphenol ◽

Punica Granatum L

Background: The natural antioxidants have an important role in the prevention of many diseases. The aim of study is to investigate phytochemical components, antioxidant activity and acute oral toxicity of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) fruit peel (PFP) extract. Materials and methods: Phytochemicals of PFP were determined by qualitative chemical tests, thin layer chromatography, total polyphenol and flavonoid contents. The PFP extract was evaluated for antioxidant activity by DPPH assay and MDA assay. In vivo acute oral toxicity test was conducted using Karber-Behrens method to determine LD50. Results: Results illustrated that PFP mainly contains flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, triterpenes, saponins, and coumarins. PFP extract exhibited the total polyphenol and flavonoid contents with 189.97 mg gallic acid equivalent/g dry weight and 9.42 mg quercetin equivalent/g dry weight, respectively. The DPPH free radical scavenging and anti-lipid peroxidation activities of PFP extract were expressed with IC50 value of 4.80 μg/mL and 0.38 μg/ mL, sequentially. Simultaneously, the Dmax (the maximum dose administered to mice that no toxicity was observed) of PFP extract was determined to be 21.28 g/kg, equivalent to 35.64 g dried herb. Conclusion: The PFP extract is relatively safe and revealed high antioxidant activity. Key words: Punica granatum L.; polyphenols; flavonoids; gallic acid; quercetin; antioxidant activity; acute oral toxicity

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